Each polytechnic runs its own Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) for
students with local or international qualifications who are not eligible
to apply for courses under other admissions exercises.
Application and selection process
Application timelines vary for different qualifications. Learn more about the timeline for each type of qualifications:
Refer to the respective polytechnics’ websites to learn more about the selection process.
Students with local qualifications:
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O-Level/IP Year 4
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A-Level/IB/NUSS
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NITEC/Higher NITEC
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CBSEN
KEY STEPS
Mon, 11 Jan to Fri, 15 Jan 2021
Apply stage for Phase 1
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Wed, 24 Feb to Wed, 3 Mar 2021
Apply stage for Phase 2
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Offers and acceptance for Phase 1
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
Fri, 9 Apr 2021
Offers and acceptance for Phase 2
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Fri, 19 Feb to Thu, 25 Feb 2021
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Note: A-Level graduates can also apply in August.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Release of offers
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 22 Mar to Mon, 5 Apr 2021
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 11 Jan to Fri, 15 Jan 2021
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
Students with international qualifications:
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IGCSE
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UEC
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SPM/STPM
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Others
KEY STEPS
Fri, 15 Jan to Fri, 22 Jan 2021
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Wed, 10 Feb and Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email on:
- Wednesday, 10 February for Singaporeans
- Wednesday, 31 March for other applicants
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Fri, 18 Dec to Mon, 28 Dec 2020
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Thu, 4 Mar to Thu, 11 Mar 2021 (Tentative)
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
31 Mar 2021
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 9 Nov to Mon, 23 Nov 2020
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
Minimum entry requirement (MER) for students with international qualifications
Students with:
- Year 12 qualifications may apply for polytechnics admissions.
- Year 10 qualifications and are Singaporeans may apply for polytechnics admissions.
Note: Students may be required to sit for further assessments or interviews administered by the polytechnics.
Refer to the respective polytechnics’ websites to learn more about the MERs.
